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In just a matter of weeks, it will be the official start of the holiday season, and Western North Carolina is one of the best places to spend it. As you enjoy your autumnal sightseeing, don't forget that winter is fast-approaching. Downtown Hendersonville, which is a top destination for locals and visitors year round, is fully stocked for all of your gift giving needs, and there are plenty of activities full of holiday cheer that are just around the corner.

Start with perusing the many shops and restaurants, all of which are just minutes away from Hendersonville's premier gated community Fox Run Preserve. For the children or the children at heart, Dancing Bear Toys is not to be missed. Locally owned and operated, the store has locations in both Hendersonville and Asheville and features a variety of new and classic books, toys, and activities. For those who are a little older, you may be interested in the exquisite jewelry offerings at The Goldsmith by Rudi, or the quality art at Silver Fox Gallery. No matter the person on your shopping list, Hendersonville promises to have something unique and local to fit their personality.

And once you finish your shopping, you should sit back and enjoy the excitement of the holidays by spending time with family and friends. The Biltmore Estate's holiday celebrations begin on November 6th, and several upcoming plays at the Flat Rock Playhouse are sure to delight crowds with humor and inspiring stories. And if you haven't had enough of downtown Hendersonville, its quaint atmosphere and small town charm seems as though it came right out of one of the classic holiday books, making for an idyllic place to amble around while you sip on hot cider.

To browse a list of downtown merchants, visit downtownhendersonville.org, and to learn more about Fox Run Preserve, don't forget to click on our Contact Us page.